Malecons & Mojitos

Cuba in Classic Style

Havana, Varadero, Vinales, Las Terrazas & Pinar del Rio

Duration: 11 nights

Price: From £2,650 per person in low season based on two adults travelling together and including all flights in economy class, accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, private transfers, transportation, experiences as stated and taxes

Discover the best of Cuba on this highlights holiday, from heavenly Havana to the unique landscapes of Viñales and beachfront relaxation in sun-kissed Varadero. Along the way, enjoy a tour of a rum factory and discover the tobacco plantations that are the source of another Cuban staple- the cigar. Havana is an enticing blend of old and new, from the grand colonial facades lining streets filled with classic cars, to hip restaurants and bars perfect for drinking cocktails and dancing the night away- Cubans have music in their blood, and it’s contagious: don’t miss the legendary Club Tropicana for a colourful Caribbean night out. When you’ve absorbed everything Havana has to offer, the rural, laidback lifestyle of Viñales and the inviting beaches of Varadero await.

Perfect forThose looking for to sample everything Cuba has to offer, with a taste of city, countryside and beach.

In the knowTake a day trip from Varadero to the Bay of Pigs on the southern coast, the site of an ill-fated invasion in 1961 that planned to overthrow Fidel Castro and the revolution.

Best for

Couples

Cultural Immersion

First-timers

History & Heritage

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Itinerary details

4 nightsHAVANA

Havana, Cuba’s exciting capital, is your first stop- a perfect introduction to Cuba, colourful Havana can’t fail to draw you in with its charms, with its atmospheric colonial mansions, the music that hums through the city, and its Caribbean coastal setting. A walking tour is one of the best ways to experience the heart of this unique city, while dancing until the early hours, cocktail in hand, is obligatory. Stay in the aristocratic Hotel Santa Isabel, a luxurious former palace on the Plaza de Armas in the heart of Old Havana, with the bay just nearby- take a stroll along the Malecón, which stretches along the waterfront.

3 nightsVIÑALES

After taking your fill of the sights and sounds of Havana, head out of the city to the scenic countryside of Viñales, where the vast, flat fields are punctuated by steep mountains, with tobacco and banana plantations nestling beneath. Explore the plantations, go climbing or horse riding, or simply relax and take in a slice of Cuba’s traditional rural life. La Ermita, with its spectacular setting in landscaped gardens in the Viñales Valley, is a perfect choice- make the most of the open-air bar and the swimming pool, and enjoy the panoramic views over the valley from your private terrace.

3 nightsVARADERO

Finish your Cuba holiday in style on the postcard perfect beaches of Varadero on the Hicacos peninsula, where 20km of beautiful Atlantic coastline is dotted with inviting white sand beaches that are some of the best in the Caribbean, fringed by palm trees. Paradisus Varadero is a luxurious beach resort where you can enjoy some quality downtime at the end of your holiday, from taking a dip in the lagoon-style swimming pools and indulging in the spa to choosing one of the many restaurants for a memorable evening meal and enjoying the sea views from your stylish suite. Varadero is conveniently close to Havana (about an hour and a half away), where you’ll be transferred back for your flight home.

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